| Livestock Packet Provides Acadia Parish livestock exhibitors and their families with entry forms, schedules and scholarship information for district show and for the 2011 LSU spring livestock shows. |
| Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification Program Information about the Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification program for livestock exhibitors. |
| Acadia Parish 4-H Cookery Contest Entry Form Link to the entry form needed to compete in the Acadia Parish 4-H Commodity Cookery Contest. |
| 2011-2012 Acadia Parish 4-H Handbook This book outlines all Acadia Parish 4-H contest rules for the 2011-2012 school year and includes forms, applications and study guides . |
| Acadia Parish Food and Fitness Board Application Guidelines and application to apply to serve on the Acadia Parish Food and Fitness Board. |
| Acadia 4-H Ambassador Application An invitation to outstanding 4-H youth in grades 8-12 to apply for a unique leadership opportunity that will build communication skills and promote the 4-H program. |
| September 2011 Clover Leaf Monthly parish newsletter outlining the 4-H program in Acadia parish. Updates on events and activities for 4-H youth development are included. |
| 2011 Acadia Parish Profile This report provides information on funding sources, program highlights for the area, and local issues that are being faced by the parish through the Extension Service. |
| Cucumbers in the Garden How to prepare soil for growing cucumbers, select varieties, fertilize plants and treat problems. |
| Save Money on Homestead Exemption Learn about the Louisiana Special Assessment Level that freezes the assessed value of your home with homestead exemption if you meet certain criteria. |
| Rice Seed Midge, Leaf Miners and Aphids Descriptions of three minor insect problems in rice crops: Rice Seed Midge, Rice Leaf Miner, Aphids. |
| Pre-Plant Weed Burndown in Soybean Information about preparing soybean fields for planting and about tree caterpillars. |
| Enjoy Louisiana Strawberries How to store fresh Louisiana strawberries. |
| Poison Prevention Week Tips on poison prevention around the house. National Poison Prevention Week is March 20-26, 2011. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness about unintentional poisoning. Today, I have some information on poisoning to share with you from the Home Safety Council. |
| Spring Lawn Fertilizers Suggestions on fertilizing spring lawns from Dr. Ron Strahan. |
| Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival Information about the 2011 garden festival to be held Friday, March 25, 2011, and Saturday, March 26, 2011, in the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, La. |
| Rice Seeding Dates News article on 2011 upcoming rice seeding dates for farmers. |
| February - American Heart Month American Heart Month Facts |
| Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs The beginning of a new year is a great time to take a look at your finances and find ways to spend less. Here are 12 helpful tips that may help you lower your homeowners insurance. |
| Citrus News column on citrus trees. |
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| Physical Activity Guidelines fo Children Regular physical activity is associated with immediate and long-term health benefits such as easier weight control, lower blood pressure, improved cardio-respiratory function and enhanced psychological well-being. Active children are more likely to become active adults. Suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities included. (PDF format only) |
| Acadia Rice and Soybean Advisory Meeting Minutes of the December 2010 meeting of the Acadia Rice and Soybean Advisory Committee. |
| Contest Results Take a look into how Acadia Parish 4-H members are mastering their skills through parishwide activities. Results of various contests that take place throughout the year. |
| Meat Goat Selection, Carcass Evaluation and Fabrication This manual has been developed as a guide for the meat goat industry in evaluating live meat goats, measuring important carcass traits and standardizing cutting procedures for goat carcasses. |
| Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2010 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. |
| Horticulture Hints Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. (PDF Format Only) |
| Improve Your Home and Profit; Make It Stronger, Safer, Smarter Floods, hurricanes and soaring energy prices happen, but they don’t have to bust your budget, damage your home, rob your time or deny your comfort. You can make your home stronger, safer and smarter by including both energy-saving and hazard-resistant improvements when you remodel or restore it. |
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